ICD-9 Code 756.19

Other anomalies of spine

  1. ICD-9 Index
  2. Chapter: 740–759
  3. Section: 740-759
  4. Block: 756 Other congenital musculoskeletal anomalies
  5. 756.19 - Anomaly of spine NEC

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756.19 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other anomalies of spine. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

ICD-9: 756.19
Short Description:Anomaly of spine NEC
Long Description:Other anomalies of spine

Convert 756.19 to ICD-10

The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:

  • Q76.419 - Congenital kyphosis, unspecified region
  • Q76.49 - Oth congenital malform of spine, not associated w scoliosis

Code Classification

  • Congenital anomalies (740–759)
    • Congenital anomalies (740-759)
      • 756 Other congenital musculoskeletal anomalies

Information for Medical Professionals

Synonyms

  • Atlanto-occipital malformation
  • Bipartite ossification of centrum of cervical vertebra
  • Bipartite ossification of centrum of lumbar vertebra
  • Bipartite ossification of centrum of sacral vertebra
  • Bipartite ossification of centrum of thoracic vertebra
  • Brachyolmia
  • Brachyrachia
  • Cleft cartilaginous centrum of cervical vertebra
  • Cleft cartilaginous centrum of lumbar vertebra
  • Cleft cartilaginous centrum of sacral vertebra
  • Cleft cartilaginous centrum of thoracic vertebra
  • Congenital abnormal shape of arch of cervical vertebra
  • Congenital abnormal shape of arch of lumbar vertebra
  • Congenital abnormal shape of arch of sacral vertebra
  • Congenital abnormal shape of arch of thoracic vertebra
  • Congenital abnormal shape of centrum of cervical vertebra
  • Congenital abnormal shape of centrum of lumbar vertebra
  • Congenital abnormal shape of centrum of sacral vertebra
  • Congenital abnormal shape of centrum of thoracic vertebra
  • Congenital anomaly of cervical vertebra
  • Congenital aplasia of odontoid process
  • Congenital hypoplasia of arch of cervical vertebra
  • Congenital hypoplasia of arch of lumbar vertebra
  • Congenital hypoplasia of arch of sacral vertebra
  • Congenital hypoplasia of arch of thoracic vertebra
  • Congenital kyphoscoliosis
  • Congenital kyphosis
  • Congenital malposition of arch of cervical vertebra
  • Congenital malposition of arch of lumbar vertebra
  • Congenital malposition of arch of sacral vertebra
  • Congenital malposition of arch of thoracic vertebra
  • Congenital malposition of cervical vertebra
  • Congenital malposition of lumbar vertebra
  • Congenital malposition of sacral vertebra
  • Congenital malposition of thoracic vertebra
  • Congenital misalignment of arch of cervical vertebra
  • Congenital misalignment of arch of lumbar vertebra
  • Congenital misalignment of arch of sacral vertebra
  • Congenital misalignment of arch of thoracic vertebra
  • Congenital misalignment of centrum of cervical vertebra
  • Congenital misalignment of centrum of lumbar vertebra
  • Congenital misalignment of centrum of sacral vertebra
  • Congenital misalignment of centrum of thoracic vertebra
  • Developmental anomaly of odontoid process of axis
  • Dumbbell ossification of centrum of cervical vertebra
  • Dumbbell ossification of centrum of lumbar vertebra
  • Dumbbell ossification of centrum of sacral vertebra
  • Dumbbell ossification of centrum of thoracic vertebra
  • Dumbbell-shaped cartilaginous centrum of cervical vertebra
  • Dumbbell-shaped cartilaginous centrum of lumbar vertebra
  • Dumbbell-shaped cartilaginous centrum of sacral vertebra
  • Dumbbell-shaped cartilaginous centrum of thoracic vertebra
  • Finding of form of thoracic spine
  • Hemicentric cervical centrum
  • Hypoplasia of spine
  • Incomplete ossification of arch of cervical vertebra
  • Incomplete ossification of arch of lumbar vertebra
  • Incomplete ossification of arch of sacral vertebra
  • Incomplete ossification of arch of thoracic vertebra
  • Incomplete ossification of centrum of cervical vertebra
  • Incomplete ossification of centrum of lumbar vertebra
  • Incomplete ossification of centrum of sacral vertebra
  • Incomplete ossification of centrum of thoracic vertebra
  • Lack of ossification of arch of cervical vertebra
  • Lack of ossification of arch of lumbar vertebra
  • Lack of ossification of arch of sacral vertebra
  • Lack of ossification of arch of thoracic vertebra
  • Lack of ossification of centrum of cervical vertebra
  • Lack of ossification of centrum of lumbar vertebra
  • Lack of ossification of centrum of sacral vertebra
  • Persistent human tail
  • Platyspondylia
  • Sacralized fifth lumbar vertebra
  • Spondylolysis of cervical spine
  • Spondyloschisis
  • Straight back syndrome
  • Structural developmental anomalies of neurenteric canal
  • Supernumerary arch of cervical vertebra
  • Supernumerary arch of lumbar vertebra
  • Supernumerary arch of sacral vertebra
  • Supernumerary arch of thoracic vertebra
  • Supernumerary centrum of cervical vertebra
  • Supernumerary centrum of lumbar vertebra
  • Supernumerary centrum of sacral vertebra
  • Supernumerary centrum of thoracic vertebra
  • Supernumerary cervical vertebra
  • Supernumerary fused sternebra
  • Supernumerary lumbar vertebra
  • Supernumerary sacral vertebra
  • Supernumerary thoracic vertebra
  • Supernumerary vertebra
  • Transitional lumbosacral vertebra
  • Transitional vertebra
  • Unilateral cartilaginous centrum of cervical vertebra
  • Unilateral cartilaginous centrum of thoracic vertebra
  • Vertebral facet asymmetry

Index to Diseases and Injuries

References found for the code 756.19 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:


Information for Patients


Birth Defects

What are birth defects?

A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect.

A birth defect may affect how the body looks, works, or both. Some birth defects like cleft lip or neural tube defects are structural problems that can be easy to see. Others, like heart disease, are found using special tests. Birth defects can range from mild to severe. How a birth defect affects a child's life depends mostly on which organ or body part is involved and how severe the defect is.

What causes birth defects?

For some birth defects, researchers know the cause. But for many birth defects, the exact cause is unknown. Researchers think that most birth defects are caused by a complex mix of factors, which can include:

  • Genetics. One or more genes might have a change or mutation that prevents them from working properly. For example, this happens in Fragile X syndrome. With some defects, a gene or part of the gene might be missing.
  • Chromosomal problems. In some cases, a chromosome or part of a chromosome might be missing. This is what happens in Turner syndrome. In other cases, such as with Down syndrome, the child has an extra chromosome.
  • Exposures to medicines, chemicals, or other toxic substances. For example, alcohol misuse can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
  • Infections during pregnancy. For example, infection with Zika virus during pregnancy can cause a serious defect in the brain.
  • Lack of certain nutrients. Not getting enough folic acid before and during pregnancy is a key factor in causing neural tube defects.

Who is at risk of having a baby with birth defects?

Certain factors may might increase the chances of having a baby with a birth defect, such as:

  • Smoking, drinking alcohol, or taking certain "street" drugs during pregnancy
  • Having certain medical conditions, such as obesity or uncontrolled diabetes, before and during pregnancy
  • Taking certain medicines
  • Having someone in your family with a birth defect. To learn more about your risk of having a baby with a birth defect, you can talk with a genetic counselor,
  • Being an older mother, typically over the age of 34 years

How are birth defects diagnosed?

Health care providers can diagnose some birth defects during pregnancy, using prenatal testing. That's why it important to get regular prenatal care.

Other birth defects may not be found until after the baby is born. Providers may find them through newborn screening. Some defects, such as club foot, are obvious right away. Other times, the health care provider may not discover a defect until later in life, when the child has symptoms.

What are the treatments for birth defects?

Children with birth defects often need special care and treatments. Because the symptoms and problems caused by birth defects vary, the treatments also vary. Possible treatments may include surgery, medicines, assistive devices, physical therapy, and speech therapy.

Often, children with birth defects need a variety of services and may need to see several specialists. The primary health care provider can coordinate the special care that the child needs.

Can birth defects be prevented?

Not all birth defects can be prevented. But there are things you can do before and during pregnancy to increase your chance of having a healthy baby:

  • Start prenatal care as soon as you think you might be pregnant, and see your health care provider regularly during pregnancy
  • Get 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day. If possible, you should start taking it at least one month before you get pregnant.
  • Don't drink alcohol, smoke, or use "street" drugs
  • Talk to your health care provider about any medicines you are taking or thinking about taking. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, as well as dietary or herbal supplements.
  • Learn how to prevent infections during pregnancy
  • If you have any medical conditions, try to get them under control before you get pregnant

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


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Spine Injuries and Disorders

Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and allow you to stand and bend. A number of problems can change the structure of the spine or damage the vertebrae and surrounding tissue. They include:

  • Infections
  • Injuries
  • Tumors
  • Conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis and scoliosis
  • Bone changes that come with age, such as spinal stenosis and herniated disks

Spinal diseases often cause pain when bone changes put pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. They can also limit movement. Treatments differ by disease, but sometimes they include back braces and surgery.


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ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions
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  • Approximate Flag - The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
  • No Map Flag - The no map flag indicates that a code in the source system is not linked to any code in the target system.
  • Combination Flag - The combination flag indicates that more than one code in the target system is required to satisfy the full equivalent meaning of a code in the source system.

Index of Diseases and Injuries Definitions

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  • Code first - Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
  • Type 1 Excludes Notes - A type 1 Excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
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